Law enforcement officials report that they believe the nine individuals were distributing about a third of a kilo a week and that they confiscated 700 grams of cocaine and $14,943 during the bust.
The Shark Tank contestant’s official charge, according to New York Post, is conspiracy to possess cocaine, which can be an offense that carries some hefty consequences.
Depaola’s lawyer dismisses the charges and calls them “baffling,” while Depaola has offered no personal comment on the situation at this time.
John Depaola is one of nine people that were arrested Sunday, December 17 under the allegation that they collaboratively distributed cocaine in and around the area of Freehold, New Jersey.